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David C. Dunbar
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Username: david_in_ma

Post Number: 22
Registered: 03-2010
Posted on Monday, August 20, 2012 - 09:13 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Does anyone have one of these or any descriptive info pertaining to this engine. Dick Day hasn't any specs and has never seen one. My guess would be a Buick Special alum engine built from '61-'63. Thanks, David
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Lawrence T Wolfe
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Post Number: 497
Registered: 07-2003


Posted on Tuesday, August 21, 2012 - 06:27 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Well its in the sparkplug book as takeing RL82c champion plugs.If its a buick you could look up the serial number and see if it fits their numbering system.That model is allso listed as haveing a 2g carb in another book.
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David C. Dunbar
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Posted on Tuesday, August 21, 2012 - 08:35 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Thanks, Larry. Jim Staib says it's a Gray. I'll ck plug catalogs. David
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Ernie
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Posted on Wednesday, August 22, 2012 - 05:01 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Here is what I think you guys are talking about.
I suspect there could have been a mistake in the aftermarket parts book. Not saying Palmer didn't use it but Gray sure did.
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Lawrence T Wolfe
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Post Number: 498
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Posted on Wednesday, August 22, 2012 - 06:03 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Probably the same thing with palmer cast into the manifolds instead of gray. Under gray there is a v8 215 listed , but it don't have the PB in front of the number. Under palmer there is allso a PA 350 listed.
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David C. Dunbar
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Posted on Wednesday, August 22, 2012 - 08:42 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Ernie and Larry, Thanks for info. The Buick 215" eng was only offered in this country '61-'63.Palmer may not have used it. Possibly didn't want to compete w/ Gray. Interesting, though. David
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peter weigle
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Registered: 12-2012
Posted on Sunday, December 30, 2012 - 05:14 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Here is a Flickr photo of a Palmer PB 215 I just removed from my boat. http://www.flickr.com/photos/49353569@N00/8025056182/in/photostream
Engine was rebuilt a while back, runs perfectly, very smooth. It is Fresh water cooled and has the 4bbl. carb on it.
Manifolds are tired and need replacement, and are hard to find.
I have Palmer's spec sheet for it but plugs aren't listed.

I will list this for sale at some point.

Just thought I's share, hope the photo comes through, this is my first post.

Take care,
peter
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peter weigle
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Posted on Sunday, December 30, 2012 - 05:26 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I'll try again with the photo...
Palmer PB 215

Best,
peter
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peter weigle
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Posted on Monday, December 31, 2012 - 11:37 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Here is the Palmer tag from the PB-V215
peter
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Ernie
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Username: ernie

Post Number: 1600
Registered: 01-2002


Posted on Tuesday, January 01, 2013 - 09:11 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Peter,
Neat engine what is it in?
Thanks
Ernie
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peter weigle
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Username: peter_w

Post Number: 4
Registered: 12-2012
Posted on Tuesday, January 01, 2013 - 12:31 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Hi Ernie,
The engine was in an early 22'Tripp Angler that I've used for the past few seasons, great boat!

Before it was installed in the Tripp the engine was rebuilt by Old Lyme Marina here in Ct.,they were a long time Palmer dealer. Once rebuilt and dolled up with paint and chrome valve covers etc. it was on display along with other Palmer engines in OLM's tidy show room.

Between the engine needing manifolds, and the boat feeling better with more weight in it, (I ballasted the hull last season and it "stiffened" her up and she sat on her lines better) I plan to offer this engine for sale.

This flickr link shows several versions of the Tripp since I owned her, including a shot of a big Hickory tree laying across her! She didn't sink, and no harm was done to the engine. The fore deck did need some attention though, and the windshield and bow rail were "toast". I've enjoyed her in what I call Cuttyhunk guide boat guise.
(be sure and cut and paste the blue and black section of the link into your browser to view.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/49353569@N00/6591414791/

Take care,
peter


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Ernie
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Username: ernie

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Posted on Tuesday, January 01, 2013 - 04:05 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Peters Photo links
Engine click here
Boat click here

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